Dendrobium tozerensis

Native to: Australia

General Information

Dendrobium tozerensis is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Australia.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20-60cm. Each new growth has numerous rigid leaves that grow to 3-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20-60cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 2mm to 189mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 18C to 28C, highest in June (24C to 28C) and lowest in December (18C to 23C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.